In order to help us pray effectively, below is a list of 10 hindrances to effective prayer. The list is not all-inclusive, but it should hopefully get one to think more about this subject. 1. STUBBORNLY HOLDING ON TO SIN. Psalm 66:18 “If I had cherished sin in my heart,…
Have you ever felt abandoned by God due to prolonged difficult circumstances? Perhaps it was financial difficulties, health issues, or family struggles. Whatever the nature of the suffering, what was your response: (1) Disappointed with God? (2) Anger towards him? (3) Discouraged and Depressed? (4) Patiently waited on him…
This post is the 5th in the series of posts on the Beatitudes—a section that spans from Matthew 5:3-12. In this section, the Lord Jesus describes 8 attitudes that should be present in the life of everyone who claims to be his follower. In this post, we will be looking…
This post is the 4th in the series of posts on the Beatitudes—a section that spans from Matthew 5:3-12. In this section, the Lord Jesus describes 8 attitudes that should be present in the life of everyone who claims to be his follower. In this post, we will be looking at…
This post is the third in the series of posts on the Beatitudes—a section that spans from Matthew 5:3-12. In this section, the Lord Jesus describes 8 attitudes that should be present in the life of everyone who claims to be his follower. In this post, we will be looking at…
This is the second post in the series of posts on the Beatitudes—a section that spans from Matthew 5:3-12, where the Lord Jesus describes 8 attitudes that should be present in the life of everyone who claims to be his follower. Click HERE for the 1st post that introduced this subject.…
Perhaps the most famous sermon Jesus preached is what’s called “The Sermon on the Mount.” It spans 3 chapters [Matthew 5-7]. The beginning section of that sermon found in Matthew 5:3-12, often called the Beatitudes, lists 8 attitudes that should be present in the life of everyone who claims to…
Proverbs 15:31 says, “Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.” One of the means God uses to help us grow in wisdom is by using others to correct us when we are on the wrong path. So, it’s important to cultivate a right response to correction. Often,…
In the last 2 posts [POST #1, POST #2], we saw the first 8 of the 12 commitments of a godly church, namely: (1) Saved Membership (2) Growing in Bible Knowledge (3) Practicing Ordinances (4) Fellowship (5) Loving One Another (6) Prayer (7) Praising God and (8) Evangelism. In this…
1. Pride decreases—Humility increases. One of the main stumbling blocks to cultivating a thankful heart is pride. There is a tendency in all of us to take credit for our success. However, a thankful heart recognizes that all good things come from the hand of a sovereign God and that…
